St Joseph's Church, Msida Explained

Parish Church of St Joseph
Native Name:Il-Knisja Parrokkjali ta' San Ġużepp
Native Name Lang:Maltese
Coordinates:35.8966°N 14.4901°W
Location:Msida, Malta
Dedication:Saint Joseph
Consecrated Date:22 April 1894
Status:Active
Functional Status:Parish church
Architectural Type:Church
Style:Baroque
Completed Date:1889
Spire Quantity:2
Materials:Limestone
Parish:Msida

The Parish church of Saint Joseph is a Roman Catholic Baroque parish church located in Msida, Malta.

History

The first parish of Msida was built in 1867 whilst under the religious guidance of Archbishop Gaetano Pace Forno. The chosen patron was the Immaculate Conception. A larger church dedicated to St Joseph was built later on. Works on this new building were finished by 1889. The church was consecrated on April 22, 1894. [1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: St Joseph, Msida. Times of Malta. 17 February 2017. 20 October 2011.
  2. Web site: Msida. Archdiocese of Malta. 17 February 2017.
  3. Web site: Msida Parish Church. Malta.com. 17 February 2017.